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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,401.56, 375,701.40 and 232,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,401.56, 375,701.40 and 232,248.24 is: 320,321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,401.56 : 375,701.40 = 232,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,401.56/375,701.40 = 232,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,401.56x = 375,701.40 × 232,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,401.56x = 87,255,988,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,255,988,915.54/272,401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,321.18

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